Lovastatin-induced acute rhabdomyolysis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Severe rhabdomyolysis complicated by respiratory and renal failure developed three weeks after initiation of low dose lovastatin therapy in a 79 year old, non-immunocompromised patient. The concomitant use of gemfibrozil may increase the risk of this complication.
Medical subject headings
- Lovastatin
- Rhabdomyolysis